Malaysia’s Spotlight Moment A Test Of Brand And Balance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – The 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings that has just ended in Kuala Lumpur this week offered Malaysia more than just diplomatic theatre. 

Ringgit Extends Gain For Seventh Day After US Rate Cut

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains for the seventh day on Thursday, opening higher against the US dollar, supported by the much-anticipated 25 basis points cut last night by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed), an analyst said.

Malaysia-US Trade Deal Formalises Earlier Details - OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United States (US) trade agreement formalised on Oct 26, 2025 is largely seen as the formalisation of previously provided information, said OCBC. 

Gold Futures Rebound As US-China Tensions Ease

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, recovering after a significant sell-off earlier in the week as easing tensions between the United States and China reduced geopolitical risks.

Ringgit Extends Gains For Fifth Straight Day On Positive Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened for the fifth straight day against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by improved risk appetite following the successful conclusion of the ASEAN Summit, which helped boost investor confidence in Malaysia's regional stability and economic integration.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Lower Ahead Of US Fed Rate Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower today as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later tonight.

BNM Says Consultation, Agreement With US Treasury In Line With Existing Practice

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and “do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our ability to safeguard the stability and value of the ringgit.”

PDT, UEM Lestra Ink Collaboration Agreement On 1GW Hybrid Solar Project

SKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) and UEM Lestra Bhd (UEM Lestra) have inked a Cooperation Agreement to develop a one gigawatt (GW) hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Segamat, Johor.

Continuing Momentum From ASEAN Summit Success, PM Anwar To Undertake Working Visit To AELM In Gyeongju

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Gyeongju, South Korea, this Thursday as he leads Malaysia’s delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), which will begin this Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment After ASEAN Summit

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, lifted by improved investor sentiment following the conclusion of the ASEAN Summit and in line with overnight gains on Wall Street.

Bursa Malaysia Slips On Profit-taking After Recent Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today in tandem with profit-taking across regional markets after the recent gains, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday.

Parliament Special Select Committee Hearing On Malaysia-US Trade Agreement On Nov 12

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Parliamentary Special Select Committee on International Relations and International Trade will convene a hearing session to examine the recently signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States (US) on Nov 12.